The Book of Isaiah proclaim’s the Lord’s favor and mission. Assoc. Pastor Jim Smith implores us to look inward as we look forward to the new year to realize our favor and our mission.
The Book of Isaiah proclaim’s the Lord’s favor and mission. Assoc. Pastor Jim Smith implores us to look inward as we look forward to the new year to realize our favor and our mission.
Jesus’ entire story is bookended by a fantastical narrative…miracles of The Birth and The Resurrection. In order to follow Jesus, do you need to suspend belief or ENGAGE belief?
Episode 7. In this miracle, Jesus picks a fight with a demon. Even the unclean spirit obeyed the power and authority of Jesus when He rebuked it and cast it out of a man, healing his spiritual sickness.
Episode 6. Is the real miracle that Jesus walked on water? That He helped Peter walk on water? That He saved Peter when he became afraid? Maybe it’s to show us that He is in the boat with us.
Episode 5. Before Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead, He asked a crowd following Him, “what do you want?” It’s a crucial inward-oriented question that leads us to an outward orientation.
Episode 4. Before Jesus physically healed the paralyzed man, He told him, “…your sins are forgiven.” Jesus knew that sin is a sickness that required healing. His true miracle is salvation.